Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 71% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | + 74% | |||
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| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 74% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 Lari (414TL) | 133TL | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Lari (172TL) | 83TL | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (76TL) | 43TL | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.39 Lari (40TL) | 23TL | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (52TL) | 33TL | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.35 Lari (40TL) | 24TL | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (99TL) | 85TL | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 Lari (27TL) | 24TL | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.15 Lari (16TL) | 10TL | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.11 Lari (23TL) | 29TL | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Lari (163TL) | 241TL | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.01 Lari (30TL) | 24TL | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.54 Lari (11TL) | 14TL | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 132% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,278 Lari (31,643TL) | 8,888TL | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,705 Lari (20,006TL) | 3,011TL | + 564% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 192 Lari (1,423TL) | 1,494TL | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,787 Lari (20,613TL) | 14,348TL | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,662 Lari (12,296TL) | 3,360TL | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 467 Lari (3,454TL) | 1,192TL | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Lari (227TL) | 94TL | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,170 Lari (8,650TL) | 6,386TL | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 Lari (2,501TL) | 4,873TL | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 Lari (233TL) | 60TL | + 291% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari (148TL) | 55TL | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 269% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 269% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 Lari (2,195TL) | 482TL | + 355% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Lari (1,099TL) | 318TL | + 246% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari (2,237TL) | 806TL | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Lari (2,235TL) | 472TL | + 373% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 18% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari (498,806TL) | 894,032TL | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.37 Lari (25TL) | 23TL | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 Lari (337TL) | 293TL | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 Lari (171TL) | 50TL | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 157% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (182TL) | 11TL | + 1513% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari (142TL) | 60TL | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 Lari (521TL) | 446TL | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari (272TL) | 17TL | + 1528% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (92TL) | 43TL | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (87TL) | 31TL | + 184% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (50TL) | 18TL | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Lari (62TL) | 34TL | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Lari (185TL) | 54TL | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 146% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 Lari (585TL) | 161TL | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Lari (254TL) | 165TL | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 66 Lari (489TL) | 299TL | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 Lari (1,222TL) | 970TL | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Lari (127TL) | 95TL | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (66TL) | 44TL | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (51TL) | 64TL | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari (22,198TL) | 2,042TL | + 987% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (1.63TL) | 0.44TL | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 133 Lari (984TL) | 284TL | + 246% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (55TL) | 37TL | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 550 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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